Family: |
Neopeltidae () |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
sessile; marine; depth range 159 - 360 m |
Distribution: |
Western Pacific: New Caledonia and New Zealand. Tropical to temperate. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found on small encrusting Erylus nigra and on volcanic basalt substrata, along with a number of invertebrates including immature Reidispongia coerulea (Ref. 89546). Filter-feeder (Ref. 68823). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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